I recently started putting out feelers for a job and I have been offered a part-time clinical dietitian position at Southwest Washington Medical Center (where Buffy works, where Parker went for his 2nd broken arm, where Isaac went for his dislocated hip...). Originally, I was doubtful that I would get it. I have been out of the game, so to speak, for 8 long years and coming across professional references was not an easy thing. And the position was for 32 hours a week, which caused me some serious anxiety. After much thought and prayer, I apologized and told them I could not get any more professional references (which they needed) and that I was really looking for a 24 hour/week position. They came back and asked for one more reference, didn't have to be from a past employer, and said they would reduce the hours to 24/week. Voila!

The photos above are of the Firstenburg Tower - the most recent addition to the hospital. The position is pretty much a floater - I will work in all departments, which means I have a lot of training to do. But I am excited and I am ready. The kids are a bit skeptical, as is Dave (now that me being gone for 3 days a week is a reality), but we will manage.

On another note, Dave and I have our road bikes. They are all put together, but we still need to be fitted. We geared up this last weekend and are looking forward to our first real ride. The clipping in and out has me nervous, but I'll get the hang of it. Thanks to Tom for his endless help. I am hoping to ride to work every once in a while - I can pretty much take the old Evergreen Highway almost all the way there.

Kids are home from school - I'm off...

Adina